Spinosaurus Revealed

New fossils of the huge Cretaceous-era predator, Spinosaurus, reveal it adapted to life in water some 95 million years ago, providing the most compelling evidence to date of a dinosaur able to live and hunt in an aquatic environment. An international team based at the University of Chicago built a CT-based digital model of the 50-foot long dinosaur to understand its anatomy and capabilities.

Chicago Humanitites Festival 2013

Sereno Fossil Lab

Paul Sereno's Fossil Lab is located at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. It is comprised of a prep lab, fossil storage areas, teaching space, molding and casting room, bug room, and houses part of the University of Chicago Research Collection.

TEDxUChicago

Paul Sereno teaches the world about its evolutionary past through what he calls "adventure with a purpose." His travels have brought him to discover important links in the evolution of life on earth such as his discovery of the world's largest crocodile.

Raptorex

TED Talk with Paul

What can fossils teach us?

Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution's genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory -- and a new way to help students join the adventure.

Super Croc

Dr. Paul Sereno posing with the skull of Sarcosuchus imperator. This amazing 40 foot long crocodile was the subject of the National Geographic film 'When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs.'

Nicknamed “SuperCroc,” the animal is believed to have reached 40 feet (12 meters) in length—the length of a city bus—making it one of the largest crocs that ever lived. SuperCroc lived alongside dinosaurs, perhaps feasting on them.